Take out gunpowder and you not only eliminate guns, but all of the non-violent uses of explosives. Besides it's fun to watch old buildings and chimneys getting all blowed up... down... whatever.

_________________________I used to think it was terrible that life was unfair. Then I thought what if life were fair and all of the terrible things that happen came because we really deserved them? Now I take comfort in the general unfairness and hostility of the universe.

I agree, but One problem with automatics, some guns are not automatic but can be converted to be automatic by filing some part off or removing a part etc - I say then ban those too ! Anything that is or can be - remove them. Limit clips to 5-6 rounds... max !

If Loughner had gotten the 2nd clip in there could have been 50-60 people shot and maybe 15-20 dead !

I say don't ban all guns, but lets cut the fire power capability way down - so if a nut by some chance gets one and goes on a rampage, the damage is limited. Also make laws so many agencies can share info... schools with law enforcement - all law enforcement (fed, state, local) all tied together.If they have a national data base for child molesters, and no fly lists, we can make a National List for those banned from gun purchasing. That's fair and it's logical. That way is doesn't stop hunters, nor those who feel the need to have one for protection. Also if you're limited to 5-6 shots and want one for protection - I'd assume you'd hone your sharpshooting skills. Sure you can have 2-3 or more guns, but at the same time for protection, you'd like to remove the threat in as few shots as possible. Wouldn't that be the case ?

I agree, but One problem with automatics, some guns are not automatic but can be converted to be automatic by filing some part off or removing a part etc - I say then ban those too ! Anything that is or can be - remove them. Limit clips to 5-6 rounds... max !

If Loughner had gotten the 2nd clip in there could have been 50-60 people shot and maybe 15-20 dead !

I say don't ban all guns, but lets cut the fire power capability way down - so if a nut by some chance gets one and goes on a rampage, the damage is limited. Also make laws so many agencies can share info... schools with law enforcement - all law enforcement (fed, state, local) all tied together.If they have a national data base for child molesters, and no fly lists, we can make a National List for those banned from gun purchasing. That's fair and it's logical. That way is doesn't stop hunters, nor those who feel the need to have one for protection. Also if you're limited to 5-6 shots and want one for protection - I'd assume you'd hone your sharpshooting skills. Sure you can have 2-3 or more guns, but at the same time for protection, you'd like to remove the threat in as few shots as possible. Wouldn't that be the case ?

Here's thought. If someone wants a fully automatic handgun or rifle for their personal collection - to admire the workmanship - permanently plug the barrel - make it un-fireable.

If you want to plug something, start with beer bottles. Because for every poor schmuck killed by gunfire each year, two are killed by drunk drivers.

It's about as easy to stop one as it is the other. And we all know how willing us 'Mericans are to give our simple pleasures and little indulgences. Forgive me, my friend, but the phrase "tilting at windmills" comes to mind.

If you want to plug something, start with beer bottles. Because for every poor schmuck killed by gunfire each year, two are killed by drunk drivers.

It's about as easy to stop one as it is the other. And we all know how willing us 'Mericans are to give our simple pleasures and little indulgences. Forgive me, my friend, but the phrase "tilting at windmills" comes to mind.

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